Environmental
A Massachusetts Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is primarily used to:
ATest soil samples for specific contaminants
BIdentify potential or existing environmental contamination through records review and site inspection✓ Correct
CObtain a building permit
DComply with wetlands regulations
Explanation
A Phase I ESA identifies recognized environmental conditions (RECs) through a review of historical records, regulatory databases, and a site inspection. It does not involve soil sampling (that is Phase II).
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